SMAH welcomes licensed healthcare professionals from around the world to come to SMAH. We are required to submit an application for you to obtain licensure before you can work.
The model we follow at SMAH is one of skill and capacity building. Licensed volunteer healthcare professionals need to come with an attitude of partnership. This model focuses on mentorship and skill transfer. Nepal has well trained physicians and surgeons who are interested in advancing their technical skills. Many volunteers leave Nepal with new skills and knowledge. Thereby, the mentorship circle is completed. Afterall, we all have something to learn, don’t we? If you are interested in this partnership model — a model that continues to build the strengths of the Nepal health system — then please complete this form and email it to jun_mdhar@yahoo.com.
- Passport photo
- A copy of your academic certificates (qualification) (graduate school diploma)
- A copy of your passport
- We will provide you with a copy of the Nepal Medical Council form, please complete it
- A good standing certificate from your hospital or medical board
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A copy of your medical license copy
Please give SMAH 3-5 days to review your application and respond.
Frequently asked questions
We are located 26 kilometers from Kathmandu in the town of Banepa.
As a student you are welcome to spend time in any of the clinical departments listed in Services. Rotations are customized according to your desires, as well as the requirements of your training program. For those wanting exposure to many specialties, one week should be the minimum amount of time spent in any one specialty. However, based on your interests, we can break your experience into shorter lengths if you wish.
You are expected to attend the morning report (except Saturday) starting at 08:00. Morning rounds start after the handoff. Once rounds are done, if there is time before clinic, doctors usually take morning tea. Clinic starts at 10:00 and continues until 13:00. Lunch is until 14:00. Afternoon clinic resumes and then finishes around 16:00 hrs. You are welcome to follow the junior doctors in the evening and overnight. On call night duty is also available for those desiring more clinical exposure. You are expected to actively participate in all the activities.
Pending housing availability, we provide lodging for all those doing clinical rotations. Housing is on campus. You may need to share an apartment with another same-gender student. A kitchen is available in the apartments for your use. Please understand you are responsible for purchasing any food and or supplies. Basic utensils are provided for your use. The use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco on campus is prohibited.
Yes. Once we receive your travel itinerary, we will book a vehicle to pick you up. This service is included in the fee you pay.
Most students request a four week stay. If you have other plans, we can work with you.
Absolutely! Please provide us any documents we need to complete 2-3 days prior to your departure.
- Enter your name, passport details, and passport expiration information
- Fill out the rest of the form as follows:
Please book your travel to Tribhuvan International Airport (IATA code: KTM).
Our patients come from all over Nepal with many from rural areas in the surrounding hill country. For more information, click here
The Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, and the Nepal Health Professional Council requires any person delivering care to be licensed. Consequently students or residents who rotate at the hospital are in an observership status. You will be paired with a Nepali physician. This is a wonderful opportunity for your education. We expect you to engage actively in your education. The more inquisitive you are, the more you learn from your rotation.
Appropriate professional attire is required. Wearing a tie for males is optional, but a white coat and neat appearance is expected. Blue jeans are not professional attire for our medical staff. During the winter months, long underwear, sweaters, and coats are essential as heating is minimal in most areas of the hospital. During the summer rainy season, a small umbrella and rain gear are useful. You may bring your own scrubs if desired, but for those doing surgical rotations, scrubs are provided. Please bring your own white coat and stethoscope.
Laundry services are available for a small fee. Some apartments have a washing machine available for your use.
Yes! SMAH has a 30 Mbps fiber optic line coming to the campus. This is split to many computers. The speed available at most wi-fi portals is sufficient for downloading moderate size files and/or doing video-based calls to family and friend (e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, or Viber).
Scheer Memorial Adventist Hospital is a not-for-profit institution providing care to the people of Nepal, including many living below the poverty level. A minimum fee of USD $200 is charged per week of clinical rotation and is used to cover the lodging, airport transportation, administrative expenses, and canteen (limit applied to card).
Yes, we encourage visitors to take a few days to experience Nepali Culture. Bhaktapur durbar square is approximately 30-minutes from Banepa. Kathmandu has many historical, cultural, and religious sites to visit. You will learn an immense amount about Nepal by taking 1-2 days to tour through these sites. Many visitors also take a few days to travel to Chitwan National Park or Pokhara. The Everest Mountain Flight is spectacular, although it is expense.
The hospital staff can help direct you to where money can be changed. Please bring USD, AUD, or Euros. An ATM is available on campus.
Yes! Please make arrangements for your own travel and health insurance.